Saturday, October 24
Omaha, Neb.
7:00 PM
Creighton University
vs
Butler
Photo by: Creighton Athletics
10/21/2026 12:40:00 PM | Men's Soccer
Omaha, Neb. -- No. 8 Creighton Men's Soccer returns to the friendly pitch at Morrison Stadium on Saturday, October 24 as the Bluejays face Butler. It will Creighton's first home match in just over three weeks. Creighton enters the match at 10-0-5, while Butler is 1-7-3. The Bulldogs, however, collected a victory in its last match.
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Follow the Match
Creighton match with Butler will be available online on the ESPN+, with Jon Schriner and Rob Simms on the call. Live stats will be featured through StatBroadcast.
Series History: Creighton Leads, 13-4-2
Saturday will be the 20th meeting between the Bluejays and Bulldogs, including the 10th in Omaha. Creighton leads the overall series 13-4-2 and holds a 7-1-1 edge at home. In the last five meetings Creighton has a 4-0-1 mark, including a 3-1 win over the Bulldogs last season in Indianapolis.
Scouting Butler (1-7-3, 1-1-2 BIG EAST)
After going 0-6-1 during the non-conference season, the Bulldogs have been much stronger in BIG EAST contests. Butler is 1-1-2 in league action, including a 2-1 win over Villanova in the last contest.
Butler has struggled to score this season, managing just five goals. The team leader with two goals is freshman Finn Moran. The Bulldogs have allowed 19 goals, but just five in four BIG EAST contests.
Brooks Boersma has played every minute in goal, posting a 1.73 GAA.
Scouting #8 Creighton (10-0-5, 2-0-3 BIG EAST)
Following three consecutive 1-1 draws, the Bluejays relinquished the NCAA lead in goals, assists and points to BIG EAST foe Georgetown.
Creighton's offense remains guided by defender Matthew Reed with 11 goals, while 11 different players have seen the ball go into the back of the net.Â
Matthew Hudson has asserted himself as the primary goalkeeper as he continues to get healthy. Hudson has two shutouts and a 5-0-4 mark with a 0.92 GAA.
Bluejays One of Just Three Undefeated Teams in D1
Creighton is one of just three programs at the D1 level that enter the weekend undefeated.Â
All three teams appear in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, with SMU remaining at #1 with a record of 10-0-2. The Bluejays are ranked No. 8 at 10-0-5, while Xavier (8-0-4) is No. 14.
Sarachan Returns to Morrison
Former Creighton Assistant Coach Ian Sarachan makes his first appearance at Morrison Stadium at the helm for Butler on Saturday night. Sarachan worked on Johnny Torres' staff from 2019-23, highlighted by the Bluejays run to the College Cup during 2022. Sarachan departed for a job at the professional level, but returned to take over Butler prior to the 2026 season.Â
Kokoszka Among Top Five in Game-Winning Goals
With four game-winning goals during the 2026 season, sophomore Ayden Kokoszka ranks fourth in the NCAA. He is just one behind a trio atop the list with five game-winning goals.
BIG EAST A BEAST in 2026
For the first time since early in the season, Creighton fell to second in the NCAA in goals, assists and points as Georgetown overtook the Bluejays. The fact that one BIG EAST squad surpassed another speaks to how strong the conference is in 2026. Four teams are ranked in the top-15 of the United Soccer Coach poll as Akron (#9) and Xavier (#14) join Creighton (#8) and Georgetown (#2).
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Butler at #8 Creighton
Saturday, October 24 @ 7:00 pm
ESPN+: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/ff94dc30-2414-4169-be41-0a4213b7b4d4
Stat Link: https://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Saturday, October 24 @ 7:00 pm
ESPN+: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/ff94dc30-2414-4169-be41-0a4213b7b4d4
Stat Link: https://creighton.statbroadcast.com
Follow the Match
Creighton match with Butler will be available online on the ESPN+, with Jon Schriner and Rob Simms on the call. Live stats will be featured through StatBroadcast.
Series History: Creighton Leads, 13-4-2
Saturday will be the 20th meeting between the Bluejays and Bulldogs, including the 10th in Omaha. Creighton leads the overall series 13-4-2 and holds a 7-1-1 edge at home. In the last five meetings Creighton has a 4-0-1 mark, including a 3-1 win over the Bulldogs last season in Indianapolis.
Scouting Butler (1-7-3, 1-1-2 BIG EAST)
After going 0-6-1 during the non-conference season, the Bulldogs have been much stronger in BIG EAST contests. Butler is 1-1-2 in league action, including a 2-1 win over Villanova in the last contest.
Butler has struggled to score this season, managing just five goals. The team leader with two goals is freshman Finn Moran. The Bulldogs have allowed 19 goals, but just five in four BIG EAST contests.
Brooks Boersma has played every minute in goal, posting a 1.73 GAA.
Scouting #8 Creighton (10-0-5, 2-0-3 BIG EAST)
Following three consecutive 1-1 draws, the Bluejays relinquished the NCAA lead in goals, assists and points to BIG EAST foe Georgetown.
Creighton's offense remains guided by defender Matthew Reed with 11 goals, while 11 different players have seen the ball go into the back of the net.Â
Matthew Hudson has asserted himself as the primary goalkeeper as he continues to get healthy. Hudson has two shutouts and a 5-0-4 mark with a 0.92 GAA.
Bluejays One of Just Three Undefeated Teams in D1
Creighton is one of just three programs at the D1 level that enter the weekend undefeated.Â
All three teams appear in the United Soccer Coaches Poll, with SMU remaining at #1 with a record of 10-0-2. The Bluejays are ranked No. 8 at 10-0-5, while Xavier (8-0-4) is No. 14.
Sarachan Returns to Morrison
Former Creighton Assistant Coach Ian Sarachan makes his first appearance at Morrison Stadium at the helm for Butler on Saturday night. Sarachan worked on Johnny Torres' staff from 2019-23, highlighted by the Bluejays run to the College Cup during 2022. Sarachan departed for a job at the professional level, but returned to take over Butler prior to the 2026 season.Â
Kokoszka Among Top Five in Game-Winning Goals
With four game-winning goals during the 2026 season, sophomore Ayden Kokoszka ranks fourth in the NCAA. He is just one behind a trio atop the list with five game-winning goals.
BIG EAST A BEAST in 2026
For the first time since early in the season, Creighton fell to second in the NCAA in goals, assists and points as Georgetown overtook the Bluejays. The fact that one BIG EAST squad surpassed another speaks to how strong the conference is in 2026. Four teams are ranked in the top-15 of the United Soccer Coach poll as Akron (#9) and Xavier (#14) join Creighton (#8) and Georgetown (#2).
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